Head of the Popular Committee Against the Siege Jamal al-Khudari on Saturday said that the number of trucks prevented from entering the Gaza Strip via Karam Abu Salem crossing which has been closed for 19 consecutive days increased to 3000.
Al-Khudari said that the trucks carry more than 1000 items of much needed goods including raw materials needed for industry building materials clothes textiles wood household items stationery and other essentials.
In a press statement Saturday al-Khudari explained that this ban will adversely affect the Palestinian economy which is already deteriorating due to the 12-year-long blockade and cause direct and indirect losses estimated at millions of dollars.
He pointed out that these trucks which carry much-needed goods worth over $60 million are subject to multiple risks because of the Israeli ban.
He warned of a possible rapid collapse of the industrial and commercial sectors and all related services.
